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Paul Robinson: Second ascent of the boulder Murder One (8a +) in Cevio

The American Paul Robinson stayed in Switzerland for a long time. He recently managed to climb the Boulder Murder One for the second time.

Calling up the Alpine associations: No mountain tours, no climbing / bouldering and no ski tours

Calling up the Alpine associations: no mountain tours, no climbing or bouldering and no ski tours

The Alpine clubs in Switzerland, Germany and Austria call for no mountain tours and no climbing or bouldering.

Marco Müller commits Coup de Grâce (9a)

Swiss climber Marco Müller manages the red point ascent of the Dave Graham classic Coup de Grâce in Val Bavona, Ticino.

Corona virus: More and more Swiss climbing halls are closing their gates

Numerous bouldering and climbing halls restrict their operations or close their gates. Here is an overview.

A climbing film of a different kind: Paradice

In their latest issue, the makers of Actiontalk TV visited the film premiere of Paradice in the Bernese Oberland and spoke to the two protagonists Nicolas Hojac and Jonas Schild.

Coronavirus: World Cup in Meiringen questioned

IFSC postpones European championship and questions competition in Meiringen

The IFSC postpones the European and Asian championships and questions the planned Boulder World Cup in Meiringen.

Paul Robinson repeats REM (8c+) and suggests 8b+

The American Paul Robinson succeeds in the first repetition of a new boulder on the Dreamtime block in Cresciano: REM (8c +). He rates the line as 8b +.

Ticino vs. Fontainebleau 1-0

Jimmy Webb visited the French bouldering area Fontainebleau repeatedly, but was badly hit by bad weather. Thank God there is Ticino.

Jimmy Webb climbs Off the Wagon sit (8c+) in Val Bavona

Jimmy Webb secures the second ascent of the Boulder Off the Wagon sit (8c +) in Val Bavona. The boulder is one of the heaviest lines in the world.

Jimmy Webb: First ascent of Gateway on the Dreamtime block

In March 2019, Jimmy Webb successfully climbed the Boulders Gateway at the famous Block Dreamtime in Cresciano. Jimmy specifies 8b + as the difficulty.